The best rucksacks

YMC v Chapman canvas

Best for a weekend away

This comes with sturdy leather straps for your sleeping bag and ample space for general supplies  or your laptop, iPhone and Wallpaper city guide for country-phobes.
Buy it £225 from youmustcreate.com

Sandqvist Roald

Best for coffee-shop broadband jockeys

If your 'office space' comes with muted jazz, this is the bag for you. With enough room for your keys, phone and laptop, it shows you don't have to be formal to be professional.
Buy it £125 from my-wardrobe.com

Stighlorgan Rian

Best for the uber-dad

The unstructured shape means you can chuck in towels, snacks and kiddie accoutrements. Grab your lady and the rug rats for some stylish R&R. You'll be a happier worker come Monday.
Buy it £90 from asos.com

Quilted leather Q3

Best for the alpha commuter

Stand out from the drones on your train with one of these beauties. You'll need front to wear this on your back but it's a guaranteed conversation starter. Definitely not one for soggy post-gym pants.
Buy it £560 from hbyharris.com

Eastpak Returnity

Best for the one-time buyer

This is the perfect all-rounder  great for work or gym essentials Monday to Friday, or for newspapers, a French stick and a bottle of fizz on lazy Sundays. The bag's low-key style will go with everything.
Buy it £90 from eastpak.com

ASOS canvas

Best for rough and tumble

If freewheeling festivals or messy stag dos feature on your summer calendar, then you need a robust bag that won't cause an economic crisis if it gets damaged. Step forward this lightweight option.
Buy it £22 from asos.com

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